Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, once envied Jiraiya, thinking how that idiot could have a successor like Minato Namikaze.

It's important to know that Orochimaru and Tsunade haven't found a suitable successor yet, and Mitarashi Anko is the person his old friend entrusted to him before his death.

For Orochimaru and Tsunade, Anko and Shizune were both juniors they cared about, but not people who were capable of carrying on their mantle.

Previously, Tsunade had not encountered such a person for a long time, but now it seems that she has unintentionally achieved her wish, and the most coincidental thing is that this person is a junior in her own family.

But when Orochimaru thought of Tsunade's bizarre luck, a hint of pity appeared in his eyes as he looked at Senju. He thought of his student, Senju Nawaki.

Unaware of Orochimaru's intentions, Chiba felt a chill run down his spine. The cold, murderous aura emanating from Orochimaru sent shivers down his spine.

"Chiba, what are you doing here?" Uchiha Shisui wiped the blood from the corner of his eye and asked in disbelief as he looked at the figure standing in front of him.

How the hell should I know? I was clearly walking in the opposite direction from Shisui, so why am I so unlucky to run into something so troublesome?

Although Chiyu was internally ranting, she quickly changed her words to, "Senior Shisui, I was training in the training ground when I heard the commotion here, so I rushed over quickly."

"I didn't expect you two to be fighting each other. By the way, even your Sharingan can't counter Orochimaru, Shisui-senpai?"

"No, Chiba, how could you think that?" Uchiha Shisui staggered to his side, looking at him warily. "If the three-tomoe Sharingan can counter the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, then would there even be a Legendary Sannin?"

Not to mention Uchiha Shisui, even Hatake Kakashi and Yamato, who were supporting each other, looked at Chiba with strange expressions. Did this boy look down on Orochimaru too much?

Damn it! After Shisui's reminder, Chiba realized that Orochimaru hadn't yet used the forbidden technique of stealing bodies, and his resistance to genjutsu wasn't that weak. The opponent might be the strongest in Konoha right now.

What made him even more uneasy was that he clearly saw Orochimaru's expression stiffen after he said those words.

"It seems this kid has not only learned Tsunade's ninjutsu, but also her arrogant attitude perfectly," Orochimaru thought, a desire to teach the kid a lesson flashing through his mind.

"But it seems too late," Orochimaru suddenly muttered to himself, gazing at the sky.

"Orochimaru!" After a roar, the giant golden cudgel descended from the sky, smashing Orochimaru into pieces, and then rolled over, nearly crushing eighty percent of the surrounding venomous snakes to death.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi fall in front of him, Chiba finally relaxed. However, he was then taken into custody by the Anbu, and Uchiha Tsuki and Iruka in the woods behind him were not spared either.

However, at this moment, after Kakashi Hatake stepped forward and gave a few instructions, the Anbu released them, but did not allow them to leave for the time being.

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked to where Orochimaru had been, looked at the shed snake skin, and a hint of regret flashed in his eyes. He shouldn't have held back in the underground laboratory.

"Now I really only have myself left," Hiruzen Sarutobi thought with a touch of self-mockery, his body suddenly hunching over, his previous imposing aura completely dissipating.

Then he turned around and walked towards Qianyu. He would focus on these younger generation members from now on, hoping they could grow up as soon as possible.

Half an hour later, in a secluded spot outside the Land of Fire, Orochimaru emerged from the snake's mouth once more, glanced in the direction of Konoha Village, and then turned and left without looking back.

His subordinates left in the direction of the Land of Rice Fields, which would cause Konoha to deploy a large number of people to track them down. Therefore, Orochimaru headed in the opposite direction, towards the Land of Water.

I've heard that many families with bloodline limits were destroyed in the Land of Water; perhaps I can find an orphan who interests me.

With Orochimaru's disappearance, news of one of the Legendary Sannin's defection soon spread throughout the ninja world, stirring up undercurrents within it.

Leaving aside the fact that Chiba and the others were taken back to the Hokage Building and temporarily placed under house arrest, Danzo on the other side also heard the news of the failed capture of Orochimaru.

"Hmph! Torifu, Koharu, are you satisfied now? Hiruzen's weakness allowed Orochimaru to escape, while you two are here guarding me!"

Danzo looked at Koharu Utatane and Torifu Akimichi, who were drinking tea, and expressed his dissatisfaction with undisguised sarcasm.

"Haha, Danzo, don't be angry. You're getting on in years," Akimichi Torifu patted his belly and laughed heartily. "That's just how Hiruzen is; he's very gentle with everyone around him."

"Leaving aside your spreading rumors, let's talk about the establishment of your base... right, hahahaha."

Although Akimichi Torifu was joking, Danzo Murakami naturally understood his meaning: "Torifu, you don't need to remind me openly or subtly. I know what I'm doing."

"But I am confident that everything I have done is for the benefit of Konoha. Whether it is Sakumo Hatake or Orochimaru, it is all a necessary sacrifice for Konoha."

Danzo Shimura's voice grew louder and louder as he spoke, which meant that this was indeed what he thought.

Faced with Shimura Danzo's words, Akimichi Torifu's fat face twitched slightly. If he hadn't missed seeing Shimura Danzo on the night of the Nine-Tails, he would have believed his story.

However, Akimichi Torifu and Utatane Koharu also knew that Shimura Danzo's existence was indeed necessary, as many of the dirty things outside the village really needed him to handle.

Moreover, compared to Hiruzen Sarutobi's indecisiveness, Danzo Shimura's radicalism could sometimes break the deadlock quickly, as long as it limited the other party's power.

On the other side, the three of them, Chiba and Iruka, who had been brought to the Hokage Building's lounge, were also discussing what had just happened. Uchiha Tsuki and Iruka's words contained barely concealed excitement.

Being a young boy, his fear was quickly suppressed by curiosity, and his eyes were filled with wonder.

A moment later, a ninja dressed in office attire came in with tea and snacks. Since Chiyu and the other two were not prisoners, they were not allowed to go hungry.

Chiyu looked at the tea and snacks placed in front of her, smiled politely, and then put a daifuku into her mouth and savored it carefully.

Daifuku, made by wrapping red bean paste in glutinous rice dough, also includes fruits such as strawberries inside. It has a soft and chewy texture and is sweet but not cloying.

Chiyu closed his eyes, a slight smile appearing on his lips. This morning he had eaten daifuku with the exact same flavor. It was made by Uzumaki Kana and was a snack for him during his training.

With everything settled, Qianyu's last trace of worry disappeared, and she happily enjoyed the tea and snacks while waiting for the Third Hokage's summons.